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Temple leader who supported separate Sikh state is shot dead in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. - The general secretary of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Society in Surrey, British Columbia, confirms the president of the gurdwara was fatally shot in an attack just outside the temple. ...
Jun 19, 2023
Search underway for sub missing near Titanic wreck off Newfoundland
HALIFAX - A search is underway off the coast of Newfoundland for a small submersible reported missing near the wreck of the Titanic. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax says a research sub...
Jun 19, 2023
Parti Québécois refuses invite to Fête nationale concert to protest choice of host
QUEBEC - The Parti Qubcois have turned down an invitation to address the crowd at a major concert marking the province's national holiday in protest over the choice of host. Party spokeswoman Mganne P...
Jun 19, 2023
Most residents of northern Quebec town return after wildfire threat, but risks remain
LEBEL-SUR-QUVILLON, Que. - The mayor of a northern Quebec town says firefighters are making progress combating a nearby forest fire. But Guy Lafrenire says residents should be prepared if a new evacua...
Jun 19, 2023
Canada's Denis Shapovalov wins opener at Terra Wortmann Open
HALLE, Germany - Canada's Denis Shapovalov defeated South Africa's Lloyd Harris 7-6 (1), 6-4 in first-round play Monday at the Terra Wortmann Open. The unseeded Shapovalov, who rose two spots to No. 2...
Jun 19, 2023
Canada sanctions judges of Iran's Revolutionary Courts over human-rights violations
OTTAWA - Canada has levied sanctions against seven Iranian officials, citing their role in gross and systematic human-rights violations in the country's criminal justice system. Global Affairs Canada ...
Jun 19, 2023
Davies, David among big names missing from Canada's Gold Cup roster
Canada will be without some big names for its Gold Cup campaign. Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Alistair Johnston, Atiba Hutchinson and Ismael Kone will not make the tran...
Jun 19, 2023
Man stabs pit bull to death in Central Park after argument between dog walkers
NEW YORK (AP) - A man stabbed a pit bull to death following a quarrel with the dog's owner in New York City's Central Park, officials said. The seriously injured dog was transported to a local animal ...
Jun 19, 2023
Port Angeles caps sweep of Kamloops NorthPaws with Father's Day win
KAMLOOPS - It wasn't the gift Kamloops fathers were looking for on their annual day. The Port Angeles Lefties rolled past the NorthPaws 14 - 5 Sunday (Jun. 18), sweeping the three-game series in Kamlo...
Jun 19, 2023
Russian court starts trial of opposition leader Navalny that could keep him locked up for decades
MELEKHOVO, Russia (AP) - A Russian court on Monday opened a new trial of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny that could keep him behind bars for decades. The trial is taking place at a...
Jun 19, 2023
